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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
October 7, 2009
8:30 am – 11:30 am
WORKSHOP 1: DEFINING SUCCESS
When you are clear on how you define success, it's much easier to achieve it, accept it and appreciate it. Attend this workshop and gain the tools you need to shift away from an overwhelmed, unfulfilled and lost mindset into one that is more optimistic, appreciative and settled. This interactive workshop will help you define success for yourself, both personally and professionally, so that you stay focused, anchored and positive in these crazy times.
- Learn what your parameters for success look like
- Understand how to manage your own energy, as well as the energy you feel from outside influences
- Acquire the tools and skills necessary to stay anchored and positive during turbulent times
- Discover ways to help others on your team become clearer on how they define success, keep their energy up and stay positive
Workshop Leader
Barbara Stoker is a former executive for Disney, Hallmark, Mattel and Coors. She is one of the most influential thinkers on personal leadership and risk, specializing in new business and product development. Barbara understands professional risks and has the reputation for getting things done because of her unconventional approach, her ability to link information in unique ways and her willingness to take intelligent risks. She is a best-selling and award-winning author. Her newest book is 'Positive Risk.'
WORKSHOP 2: MANAGE YOUR HAPPINESS IN CHALLENGING TIMES
Join us for an interactive session on how new findings in positive psychology can change women's lives for the better. Learn how to find "your happy place" by applying the new science of happiness. Relying on others or external events to achieve a meaningful life is past. Engaging your true sense of purpose and taking "emotional responsibility" for your happiness is the key.
In this session, you will learn:
- Why women get trapped into believing certain situations will bring them happiness
- How to avoid these traps and master your own happily ever after
- Tools and happiness tips for lifelong wellness
All attendees of this pre-conference workshop will receive a free copy of What Happy Working Mothers Know.
Workshop Leaders
Cathy Greenberg, PhD, is the founder and principle of h2c, where "Happiness = Profit" is the winning formula for executive development. She's an internationally recognized expert on "the new science of happiness," an executive coach, consultant, and creator of 'What Happy Women Know Brand' books, webinars, and media. Hear her weekly on Voice America Business Radio.
Barrett S. Avigdor, J.D., is the Director of Legal Talent Strategy at Accenture, where she strives to maximize the productivity, creativity and engagement of the 400 Legal Professionals at Accenture and around the world. A certified career coach and an advocate for happiness, Barrett writes and speaks to audiences around the globe on the subject of finding happiness by working to your strengths and aligning your time to your values.
SUMMIT SCHEDULE
OCTOBER 7-8, 2009
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
1:00 pm – WELCOME
Carolyn "Biddy" Martin, Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison
1:15 pm – PROJECT • PREPARE • PERSEVERE ®
Whether the objective is an aggressive corporate financial target or climbing a mountain, Susan Ershler's fundamentals for goal setting and achievement are virtually the same. She shares her tools for success including how to:
- address and achieve overwhelming goals through vision, focus, perseverance and discipline
- develop strong relationships and partnerships
- manage the fear of failure
- take acceptable risks
Susan Ershler, Business Executive, Mount Everest Conqueror, International Speaker and co-author of 'Together on Top of the World.'
2:15 pm – RISING TO THE TOP: PFIZER GLOBAL WOMEN'S INITIATIVE
Pfizer is committed to creating an inclusive, global culture that embraces diversity and maximizes business results. Pfizer's Global Women's Council was created to put this commitment into action with the goal of ensuring Pfizer is an employer of choice for women. We've developed a strategy to deliver this goal and will discuss key initiatives that are part of this strategy, including:
- Women's talent pipeline management
- Global gender awareness
- Mentoring and coaching
- Global and regional women's networks
Joann Eisenhart, PhD, Senior Vice President - Worldwide Human Resources, Pfizer Inc.
3:15 pm – BREAK
3:45 pm – SUSTAINING BRILLIANCE IN TIMES OF CHANGE
In times of change, it is imperative that individuals and businesses understand how to adapt a resilient mindset and remain relevant in the midst of uncertainty. You are waiting for your company or organization to do something and your company is waiting for you to be brilliant. You are the solution that you've been waiting for.
- Discover how to leverage your own assets (education, experience, energy, and relationships) to create your future instead of having it created for you.
- Bounce back from hyper-change in your business environment due to added responsibility and reduction in force.
- Be equipped with tips, tools and techniques that will enable you to increase your performance and productivity.
Simon T. Bailey, internationally celebrated speaker, author and consultant. His newest book, 'Release Your Brilliance,' is receiving rave reviews and having a profound impact on people's lives.
5:15 pm – NETWORKING RECEPTION HOSTED BY NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
8:30 am – WHY WOMEN MEAN BUSINESS: UNDERSTANDING THE EMERGENCE OF OUR NEXT ECONOMIC REVOLUTION
Gender is a business issue, not a women's issue. The optimization of women's talents will boost business performance. Taking action to achieve this will require sustained courage and commitment from today's corporate leader.
- Understand why companies that adapt to women will become all-around employers of choice, as well as more effective 21st century marketers.
- Learn how to drive growth by drawing on the complementary strengths of men and women.
- See why many current approaches to gender have not worked and why we need a new perspective, recognizing that women are both equal and different.
- Compare policies and approaches around the world, with surprising results.
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, co-author of 'Why Women Mean Business;' CEO of 20-first (www.20-first.com), one of the world's leading gender consultancies; Founder and Honorary President of the European Professional Women's Network
9:30 am – BREAK
10:00 am – WHAT HAPPY WORKING MOTHERS KNOW: TIPS TO MANAGE YOUR HAPPINESS
Join us for an innovative and provocative look at the research and findings contained in 'What Happy Working Mothers Know.' As a working woman who is a working mother, someone thinking about becoming a mother or anyone managing working mothers, you won't want to miss this session. The authors offer tips, tools and insights for maximizing every woman's top performance in your work place and at home.
All attendees of the Summit will receive a free copy of What Happy Working Mothers Know.
Cathy L. Greenberg, Ph.D., founder and principle of h2c, where "Happiness = Profit" is the winning formula for executive development. She's the creator of "What Happy Women Know Brand" books, webinars, and media.
Barrett S. Avigdor, J.D., Director of Legal Talent Strategy at Accenture. Barrett strives to maximize the productivity, creativity and engagement of the 400 Legal Professionals at Accenture and around the world.
11:00 am – THE WOMEN'S INITIATIVE: DRIVING SUCCESS THROUGH DIVERSITY INVESTMENT
Discover why The Women's Initiative at Gibbons P.C. is a Catalyst Award-winning program and learn the critical steps to design, launch and follow-through with a successful diversity initiative at your organization.
- Making a Business Case for a Women's Initiative
- Obtaining Senior Leadership Support
- Organizing your Efforts
- Defining Key Components
- Tracking Results
Christine Amalfe, Chair of the Employment Law Department and co-founder of the Women’s Initiative at Gibbons PC
12:00 pm – NETWORKING LUNCH
1:00 pm – BECOMING A PERSON OF INFLUENCE
Those who break into senior-level leadership get there with a reputation for delivering results. They are comfortable gaining and using power, and use their 'seat at the table' to make a difference. Learn new ways to gain credibility, get results and make your own significant impact on your organization. Discover your six sources of personal influence, and the mechanisms of power within your firm.
Jo Miller, CEO of Women’s Leadership Coaching Inc.
2:15 pm – ENGAGING MEN IN GENDER INITIATIVES: WHAT CHANGE AGENTS NEED TO KNOW
The attraction, retention and progression of women is one of several areas being targeted by Shell to improve representation and inclusiveness of specific underrepresented groups. With more diversity, including better gender balance, at all levels of the organization we will be able to attract the best talent, be more responsive to our customers, reduce turnover costs, be more productive and creative, and improve our corporate reputation.
In this session, we will discuss:
- Actions that have had an impact on our talent pipeline
- Future planned actions
- Engagement of men in the progression and retention of more diverse talent
Paul Krig, Head of Diversity & Inclusion - Global Functions, Royal Dutch Shell
3:15 pm – BREAK
3:30 pm – LOVING THE WAY YOU LIVE
With lively stories and real-life experiences, Jennifer will show you the connection between attitude and success, how to find greater balance, and how to prepare yourself for whatever life throws at you. Topics include:
- The connection between self-esteem and performance
- How our thinking affects everything we do
- How attitude affects health and promotes anti-aging
- How to find peace no matter what your circumstances
Jennifer Read Hawthorne, award-winning author of 'Life Lessons for Loving the Way You Live' and of books in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series
4:30 pm – PROGRAM WRAP-UP
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